A new half-hour dark comedy series, The Brink focuses on a geopolitical crisis and its effect on three disparate and desperate men: Walter Larson (played by Tim Robbins), the US Secretary of State; Alex Talbot (Jack Black), a lowly Foreign Service officer; and Zeke Tilson (Pablo Schreiber), an ace Navy fighter pilot. These three compromised souls must pull through the chaos around them to save the planet from World War Three. The show also features Aasif Mandvi, Maribeth Monroe, Carla Gugino and Eric Ladin.
The series is created by Roberto Benabib, with Kim Benabib.
The series is created by Roberto Benabib, with Kim Benabib.
A.J. Shively to Star in DUBLIN NOIR Industry Reading at the Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2026
Tony nominee A.J. Shively stars in an industry reading of Honor Molloy's Dublin Noir at the Cell Theatre, a new play set in 1939 Ireland exploring paranoia and violence on the brink of WWII....
Iris Bahr's STORIES FROM THE BRINK to Debut at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2026
SoHo Playhouse and Bahr None Productions will present the New York premiere of Stories From the Brink, written and performed by award-winning performer Iris Bahr at SoHo Playhouse. ...
World Premiere of THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE Set for 2026
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
The highly anticipated family musical THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE will make its world premiere in 2026, promising a captivating experience for audiences of all ages....
STORIES FROM THE BRINK Premieres at SoHo Playhouse This March
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
SoHo Playhouse and Bahr None Productions will present the New York premiere of Stories From the Brink, written and performed by award-winning performer Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends, DAI (enough)....
Review: STORIES FROM THE BRINK! at Theater J
by Roger Catlin - February 04, 2026
It was a harrowing winter storm that blocked streets, closed schools and generally paralyzed the city for days. But it wasn’t quite bad enough to qualify as one of the 'festive near-death adventures' that comprise Iris Bahr’s “Stories from the Brink!” though it certainly affected its run. ...
Iris Bahr to Bring STORIES FROM THE BRINK to Soho Playhouse in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2026
Following a tour across the US and Canada,, Iris Bahr is bringing her award-winning solo show Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures to Soho Playhouse....
Jimmie Woody to Direct August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING in 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2026
Jimmie Woody will direct the upcoming production of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING, set to open in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the theatrical season, showcasing Woody's directorial prowess....
Theater J Reschedules STORIES FROM THE BRINK Due to Weather
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm. The affected performances of STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES will be rescheduled for the following weekend....
Perfect Weather For Humans to Release 'Come Apart In The Middle' Album, Debuts New Single
by - January 16, 2026
Indie rock band Perfect Weather For Humans has announced their upcoming album 'Come Apart In The Middle,' set for release in 2026. The announcement was accompanied by the debut of their new single 'Measure For Measure,' a track that delves into themes of revenge and emotional turmoil. The album, whi...
Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Keith Contreras and More to Star in SPREAD at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the World Premiere of Spread by 2025 Bruntwood Prize International Award winner Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo....
New Comedy-Horror Play TINA MORGUE To Premiere at New York Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2026
Coming to The Latea Theatre is the new comedy Tina Morgue, written by Wes Ehle and directed by Chris Godshall. It tells the story of a Hollywood talent agent that represents the monsters that have starred in all of our favorite horror movies....
Theater J Will Present STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2025
Theater J will present Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures, a one-woman show by Iris Bahr. Bahr is known for her work on HBO’s Hacks and for her solo storytelling performances....
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to be Presented at Sanger Apache Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2025
Sanger High School Apache Theatre will present The Sound of Music at Sanger High School MPR. The musical follows Maria, the spirited governess who brings joy, music, and newfound strength to the von Trapp family....
Staged Reading Of Annabel McConnachie's DOING A BRADBURY is Coming to The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2025
The creative trio of writer-performer Annabel McConnachie, director Zoé Zifer, and stage manager Chelsea Castro will reunite for a one-night-only staged reading of McConnachie's new play Doing a Bradbury at The Tank....
The Rev Theatre Company Will Present The New York Premiere Of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2025
The REV Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, a new work by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick, running December 17–20, 2025, at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn....
DOLLS: A TOY STORY Comes to the UHM Kennedy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2025
The World Premiere Musical, Dolls: A Toy Story, is coming to the UHM Kennedy Theatre this month. The production is written and directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado....
HAIR to be Presented At Vagabond Players This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025
The historic Vagabond Players-the nation's oldest continuously operating little theater-will kick off its milestone 110th Season with HAIR, the groundbreaking 'American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Learn more! ...
Resurrection Theatre Will Present Lanford Wilson’s THE RIMERS OF ELDRITCH
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2025
Resurrection Theatre will present THE RIMERS OF ELDRITCH by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, running October 31 through November 22, 2025 at the California Stage Complex in Sacramento....
Photos: You Do You Theatre Co’s TICK, TICK... BOOM! at Theater STOK
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2025
You Do You Theatre Co. has released production photos from its latest show, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical tick, tick… BOOM!, now playing at Theater STOK in Zurich....
The Doomslayers Will Present APOCALYPSE HOW?
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2025
The Doomslayers will present Apocalypse How? September 10–14, 2025 at the Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle. The new queer cabaret stars Donna Fella, Annie Queeries, and Laylah Beattie in a post-apocalyptic comedy set in a bunker for Dublin’s abandoned queers. Expect drag, camp survival tactics, and a...
DON'T PUSH THE RED BUTTON To Premiere At Circle Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2025
Chris Cavazza and Shaun Memmel reunite with playwright Zachary Mailhot for Don't Push the Red Button, an absurd dark comedy premiering August 30 at the Circle Theater Festival. The production follows two men trapped in a bunker, wrestling with fear, friendship, and the apocalypse....
Video: IN THE HEIGHTS at Broadway at Music Circus
by Emmy Rice - August 03, 2025
A trailer for the production of In The Heights at Broadway at Music Circus has been released! The production will run through August 7 at the UC Davis Health Pavillion. See the video below! ...
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Comes to PCS Theater
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2025
PCS Theater invites you to experience Songs for a New World, the groundbreaking first musical by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County). ...
Michael Cyril Creighton to Join HOMOS! A Solo Disaster Musical at The Stonewall Inn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 11, 2025
The award-winning queer musical comedy HOMOS! A Solo Disaster Musical, bitch by and starring Dan Kitrosser continues its monthly residency at The Stonewall Inn. Learn more here! ...
THANK YOU, DON AMECHE World Premiere Opens July 7 at the Sargent Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2025
Thank You, Don Ameche, a comedy set in the golden age of radio, will make its world premiere at the Sargent Theatre at the American Theatre of Actors Complex in New York City. ...
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